When Seconds Count, Inc.

When Seconds Count, Inc. is a Salem-based training company teaching CPR, AED use and first aid to healthcare professionals, schools, colleges, restaurants, corporations, childcare providers and the general public. Classes cover initial certification and renewals at every level, and additional courses include ACLS and PALS for medical professionals. Training can take place at the company’s Salem site or at a client’s location, and courses run throughout New England and beyond.

All classes are taught by emergency medical technicians who bring years of field experience, and course material is updated regularly to track changes in the medical field. The company is an authorized American Heart Association Training Center and also trains people who want to become certified AHA instructors. Beyond teaching, it sells AEDs and builds custom packages for businesses, schools, churches and other organizations that want devices on site.

What to Know

• When Seconds Count is an Accredited Training Agency through the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• Classes are available in Spanish, and videos include closed captioning for the hearing impaired.
• People with previous OSHA bloodborne pathogens, first responder (EMR) or EMT training can refresh their knowledge.
• Students can view the class calendar and register online.